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Napoli postpone training return
Napoli postpone training return
Napoli have followed Lazio in postponing their return to training as coronavirus continues to grip Italy. Napoli recently announced they would resume training on Wednesday, despite Italy remaining in a state of lockdown. However, they tweeted this evening: “SSC Napoli announce that sporting activities have been suspended indefinitely. “The date when training will resume will […]
Agent: ‘Napoli still like Immobile’
Agent: ‘Napoli still like Immobile’
Ciro Immobile’s agent claims Napoli “remain” admirers of the Lazio striker and that both Inter and Milan wanted him “a year ago”. Immobile is Serie A’s top scorer with 27 goals, six clear of nearest challenger Cristiano Ronaldo, and Alessandro Moggi was asked about the 30-year-old’s future. “There’s no doubt that [Cristiano] Giuntoli is a […]
Koch to replace Koulibaly?
Koch to replace Koulibaly?
Napoli have reportedly identified Freiburg defender Robin Koch as a possible replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly at the San Paolo. The physically strong Freiburg defender can also be used as a defensive midfielder if necessary and Calciomercato.com has revealed that the Partenopei are contemplating bringing the 23-year-old to Serie A. Koulibaly has been linked with a […]
Meret wants Napoli reassurance
Meret wants Napoli reassurance
Alex Meret reportedly rejected a new contract from Napoli, as he wants to be sure he’ll be first choice ahead of David Ospina next season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the shot-stopper was made the proposal because his current deal is due to expire in June 2023. However, Meret refused to sign until he […]
Callejon agent: ‘No Napoli agreement’
Callejon agent: ‘No Napoli agreement’
Napoli want to keep Jose Callejon, but “there is no agreement and we have two different positions,” said the Spaniard’s agent. The 33-year-old will be a free agent in June, having been at the club since the summer of 2013, as his contract is running down. “President Aurelio De Laurentiis has always wanted to renew […]
Liverpool join Fabian Ruiz race
Liverpool join Fabian Ruiz race
Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona are entering an €80m bidding war for Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz, according to reports. The Spain international has long been a target for the two big La Liga clubs, but now the Sunday Express maintains Jurgen Klopp has also set his sights on him. Liverpool got to see Fabian Ruiz […]
Lazio withdraw training mandate
Lazio withdraw training mandate
Lazio have announced on their official website that they’ve postponed training to a later date, after coming in for criticism for seeking to resume training tomorrow. The Biancocelesti, along with Napoli, had pushed for their respective players to resume training at the earliest convenience, despite the country being in lockdown due to the on going […]
Napoli and Roma bid for Faraoni
Napoli and Roma bid for Faraoni
Napoli and Roma are set to enter a bidding war for Hellas Verona wing-back Marco Davide Faraoni this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the two Serie A sides are showing the most interest and are ready to do battle on the transfer market. The 28-year-old can play as a right-back, left-back, or at […]
Cairo: ‘Lunacy to think of resuming training now’
Cairo: ‘Lunacy to think of resuming training now’
Torino President Urbano Cairo says the idea of clubs wanting to return to training is “from another planet” following speculation that Lazio and Napoli both want to resume training. Serie A has been postponed in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, which has seen over 4,000 people in Italy lose their lives. Football, like all […]
Cellino: ‘Let Lazio have title, this is the plague’
Cellino: ‘Let Lazio have title, this is the plague’
Brescia President Massimo Cellino insists the 2019-20 Serie A season is over due to the Coronavirus. “If Lazio want the Scudetto, let them have it. This is the plague.” The entire country is in shutdown, as last night the Government announced even more restrictive measures, shutting down all non-essential businesses to stem the spread of […]